Livestock

Chronic wasting disease is a contagious, fatal, and progressive neurological disease that affects cervids like deer and elk.

Since the outbreak started in March 2024, dairy cattle in 17 states have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.

Gamrozyne is the first generic version of Zactran, a pioneer product.

New research uncovers additional mosquito species as potential vectors for Japanese encephalitis virus, highlighting risks to swine and public health.

New research projects funded to combat avian influenza in swine focus on vaccine development, transmission risks, and biosecurity measures.

Regulatory approval from animal health authorities is still required before the vaccine can be made commercially available.

The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture and the American Embryo Transfer Association have asked to be recognized as veterinary specialty organizations.

The approach, developed by a veterinary diagnostics company and Scotland’s Rural College, uses AI and microRNA.

The technology will be used to breed PRRS-resistant swine.

The use of technologies to increase food production and understand the implications of gene editing are being explored

A new study aims to improve understanding of occurrence and management of the condition

Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM (SAIM), dean of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University, discusses why the future school is important to South Carolina and the veterinary profession.

Current levels of pain management administration by dairy producers and veterinarians in Europe and North America are low.

Four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoises hatched earlier this month, the first time in the zoo’s 150+ year history

The innovation also has the potential to detect other diseases in livestock, in addition to detecting up to 200 types of cancers

The vaccine is in the final stages of review for conditional license approval

Flies can significantly impact the health of cattle

Congestive heart failure in cattle has become more prevalent in recent years

Findings suggest that the number of human H5N1 cases may be higher than reported

The legislation seeks to empower law enforcement and fight the opioid epidemic while also protecting access to the drug for veterinary use

USDA APHIS and Mexico are collaborating on New World screwworm screening and treatment measures

Treating the condition requires an understanding of this common reproductive emergency

SPCA International is providing $165,000 in total funding to support spay-and-neuter initiatives and education.

The revised policy includes isolation protocols, clinical monitoring, and premovement testing